Program overview:  Responding to suicide is complicated. Depending on how we respond, the outcomes can be healing or hurtful. We will discuss signs and symptoms of a person at risk, how to respond to someone who may be suicidal, and how faith communities and others can respond after a suicide. Rev. Keefe will look at […]

Learn advocacy from the advocates, including former Senator Moe Keller, with this free workshop! We'll help you understand the legislative process and teach you how to testify so you can make change. We will explore the issues in mental health advocacy and how we can work to create a more equitable world for individuals with […]

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: Increased hospitalization, homelessness, incarceration, and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we make Colorado a national leader in the prevention and treatment of mental illness? […]

Opening Presentation by Andrew Romanoff Former Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current CEO of Mental Health Colorado presents "Mending Colorado's Mental Health." Keynote by Dr. Christopher la Riche There is now exciting evidence of substantial overlap between our physical pain and social exclusion. In this lively exploration of the Outsider, Dr. la […]

Motivational speaker and author Nancy Sharp will discuss and sign Because the Sky is Everywhere, a picture book, which helps children deal with the death of someone close to them. Directly inspired by the author's young twins, the book tells the story of a little boy named Liam and his search for understanding following the death […]

Each year, more than one million Coloradans experience a mental health or substance use disorder, yet only half get the care they need. The result: lost earnings and productivity, increased hospitalization, homelessness, and incarceration and one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. How do we take action to combat this? Join us on […]